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#370 of 404 private schools in NC

Asheville-pisgah Christian School

Elementary School

90 ACADEMY DR, Candler, NC 28715

Private

Enrollment

149

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#370 of 404

In Candler

#2 of 2

public schools

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Asheville-pisgah Christian School

4.6/10

Elementary School in Candler · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Mount Pisqah Academy

6.5/10

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4.5/10

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About Asheville-pisgah Christian School

Asheville-pisgah Christian School is a private elementary school in Candler, NC. Asheville-pisgah Christian School serves approximately 149 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Asheville-pisgah Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares1.8 pts below NC schools
  • This school 4.6 · Below Average
  • NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 149 students, Asheville-pisgah Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Asheville-pisgah Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Asheville-pisgah Christian School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Candler, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
This School
vs
13.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
149
This School
vs
431
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.6
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.6% vs 0%
Black 2.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.7% vs 0%
Asian 1.3% vs 0%
Asheville-pisgah Christian School Candler Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Asheville-pisgah Christian School (this school) 4.6
Enka Middle 4.5
Hominy Valley Elementary 6.9
Enka Intermediate 7.5
Candler Elementary 6.5
Pisgah Elementary 5.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 1.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 14%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 149
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 92.6%
Black 2.7%
Hispanic 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

90 ACADEMY DR, Candler, NC 28715

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Asheville-pisgah Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West Buncombe Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Asheville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hominy Valley Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, EMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Asheville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Candler, see our Candler schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.4 mi
School Distance Rating
MOUNT PISQAH ACADEMY Candler 0.1 mi 6.5
Enka Middle Candler 1.2 mi 4.5
Sand Hill-Venable Elem Asheville 1.9 mi 5.1
Hominy Valley Elementary Candler 2.4 mi 6.9
Enka High Candler 2.7 mi 7.7
Enka Intermediate Candler 2.5 mi 7.5
Candler Elementary Candler 2.8 mi 6.5
ASHEVILLE SCHOOL Asheville 2.5 mi 7.7
The Franklin School of Innovation Asheville 2.8 mi 6.5
Johnston Elementary Asheville 3.0 mi 3.2
THE NEW CLASSICAL ACADEMY Asheville 3.0 mi 6.1
1 SCHOOL RD Asheville 3.1 mi
IC Imagine Asheville 3.5 mi 6.3
ELIADA ACADEMY Asheville 3.6 mi
Erwin Middle Asheville 4.0 mi 4.6
Erwin High Asheville 4.2 mi 6.0
West Buncombe Elementary Asheville 4.3 mi 8.7
Lucy S. Herring Elementary Asheville 3.8 mi 6.6
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Asheville 3.9 mi 6.9
Eblen Intermediate Asheville 4.4 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28715 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,950

Median Home Value

$291,900

Median Rent

$1,208/mo

Population

28,770

College Educated

31.5%

Homeownership

71.6%

Avg Commute

22.8 min

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Median Age

41.7

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Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham, NC 4.5
Madison Elementary Mcleansville, NC 4.7
ST STEPHEN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hickory, NC 4.7
Achievement Charter Academy Fuquay-Varina, NC 4.8
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid Murphy, NC 4.8
Carver Elementary Henderson, NC 4.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Asheville-pisgah Christian School

What grades does Asheville-pisgah Christian School serve?

Asheville-pisgah Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Asheville-pisgah Christian School?

Asheville-pisgah Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Asheville-pisgah Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Asheville-pisgah Christian School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Asheville-pisgah Christian School rank in NC?

Asheville-pisgah Christian School ranks #370 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Asheville-pisgah Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Asheville-pisgah Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Asheville-pisgah Christian School a private school?

Yes, Asheville-pisgah Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Asheville-pisgah Christian School a religious school?

Asheville-pisgah Christian School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
149
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Buncombe County

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